British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 22nd November 2022

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Open books.. Credit: BBC

The Exploding Library

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Unconsoled, by Kazuo Ishiguro

Natasha Hodgson gets entangled in the slippery world of Ishiguro's The Unconsoled, a novel about memory, performance and bafflement. So what's she meant to be doing again?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 5 - Hoorah For The Holidays

As the store closes for a fortnight's renovation, Grace Bros. organises a group holiday in the sun for the staff. The hard part is deciding from all of the lovely destinations.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Hennikay. Guy (Bill Bailey). Copyright: CPL Productions

Hennikay

Episode 1 - Close Contact Paint-Based Combat Maneuvers

After closing the biggest deal in the history of Maidstone, Guy's boss decides to reward him with an adventure-based, corporate team-building day out, which has him running around the woods shooting paint pellets at middle managers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 3

The arrival of Dad's goddaughter from Australia has an unfortunate effect on the Brockman household. Mum and Jake also have visitors to stay and Ben's role in Spartacus - The Musical is under threat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 9 - Gallimaufrey

With Phill Jupitus, Hugh Dennis and Andy Hamilton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 10 - Brain Versus Brawn

The Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 4

An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, Shaun Williamson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Emma Bunton, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 5

This episode's guests are Jo Brand, Emma Bunton, Jonnie Peacock and Shaun Williamson.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 7

After being pushed around at work, Martin finds he has to stand up for himself at last. What will the repercussions be if even in his dreams he comes off second best?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
35 min
Upright. Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin)

Upright

Series 2, Episode 1

Lucky and Meg trade the desert for the steamy tropics of Far North Queensland on a new mission.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
Louis Theroux Interviews... Katherine Ryan. Image shows left to right: Louis Theroux, Katherine Ryan

Louis Theroux Interviews... Katherine Ryan

In this penultimate episode of the series, Louis spends time with Canadian comedian, actor and writer Katherine Ryan.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 1 - L-Animals

With Ross Noble, Sarah Millican and Colin Lane.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bomb

An atom bomb lands in the middle of the boys' kitchen, but they're divided over what to do with it. Vyvyan, for example, can't work out why he can't set it off.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:35pm
35 min
Upright. Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin)

Upright

Series 2, Episode 2

Beginning their search in Queensland for Meg's mum, Lucky struggles to manage his relationship back home as Meg is startled by someone who followed her from Karingunna.

BBC Two 9:45pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows left to right: Desiree Burch, Sophie Duker, Frankie Boyle, Thanyia Moore, Josie Long

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 6, Episode 5

Frankie Boyle returns to help make sense of this disconcerting time, with Desiree Burch, Sophie Duker, Josie Long and Thanyia Moore.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie Whisperer

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.

BBC Two 10:15pm (repeat)
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Konnie Huq, Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 2, Episode 4 - SpaceMandy

Why is Mandy training to be an astronaut? Why is Mars called The Red Planet? These questions and more will remain unanswered.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 6

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need. Image shows left to right: Jamie Redknapp, Thierry Henry

Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need

Episode 3

Jamie visits Robbie Keane, Thierry Henry and Andrea Pirlo, before Harry arranges a meeting with two legendary England defenders to complete his set of players.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rachel Parris, Henning Wehn, Rob Brydon, Stacey Dooley, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 8

This episode's guests are Stacey Dooley, Alex Jones, Rachel Parris and Henning Wehn.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Ugly Present Problem

What on earth can I do with this hideous present? Is my sister subject to controlling behaviour? Should this 46-year-old man get botox? Marian and Tara have views.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.

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